Imperial Purple

Edgar Saltus, an American writer renowned for his sardonic wit and opulent prose, was a significant figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on October 8, 1855, in New York City to a wealthy and prestigious family, Saltus's literary style often reflects his indulgence in the aesthetic and decadent hallmarks of his era. He graduated from Columbia College in 1875 and Columbia Law Schoo...